Attempted car-jacking incident in Gateshead
Victim has been left shaken by the ordeal.
Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of an attempted car-jacking in Gateshead.
It was reported that a woman was driving a black Vauxhall Corsa on Durham Road, Birtley, at about 8.30pm on Sunday, January 22, when, as she drove past the junction of Harras Bank, she was approached by three men who demanded she get out of the car.
The driver refused but one of the males kicked the car and threw a can at the vehicle, damaging it.
She drove away unharmed but was left shaken by the ordeal.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Enquiries have identified a dark-coloured hatchback, believed to be a Ford Focus, which turned in the road immediately after the incident.
Officers would like to speak to the driver of the Focus to see if they have any information which could assist their investigation.
The driver of the Focus, or anyone who may have information should contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or by calling 101 and quoting reference 008632Q/23.